A man suspected of hacking into hospital CCTV networks to obtain and sell videos of pregnant patients undergoing medical exams online has been arrested in India.
Rohit Sisodia, a Delhi resident, was taken into custody for allegedly converting hacked footage into QR codes. He then reportedly sold the QR codes to accomplices who distributed the videos on a subscription-based Telegram group, News18 reported. The videos were sold for 2,000 rupees per clip, or roughly $23.
The investigation was initiated when leaked videos featuring pregnant women receiving medical examinations from a Rajkot maternity home began circulating on social media. Seven people have been arrested so far in connection to the case and face charges of criminal conspiracy, voyeurism and cyber terrorism.
Police said the operation extended beyond hospitals. Another man, Parit Dhamelia, and his accomplice, Rayan Perera, are accused of hacking into approximately 50,000 surveillance systems, including those in offices, schools, colleges and even private bedrooms.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify additional victims and secure compromised systems.
Originally published on Latin Times
